What are the differences in the return lines of reciprocating compressors?
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The reciprocating compressors in my workplace use three-stage compression, with return lines for stage 1 to stage 2, stage 2 to stage 3, and stage 3 to stage 1. My current workplace also uses three-stage compressors, but only one return line from stage 3 to stage 1 is available. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these configurations? Thank you
Depending on the process, the load regulation of the compressor may vary.
Could you explain it in more detail? Both sets use diesel hydrogenation
As long as it works, the difference lies in investment and energy consumption
There are only three options of 1 cycle; this results in high energy consumption. By adding more cycles – 1 cycle for option 2, 2 cycles for option 3 – adjustments can be made more flexibly with lower energy consumption.
The people upstairs are absolutely right; one more point: if there is only one cycle out of three, the noise level will be very high.